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I recall these words from time to time and dwell on them for reflection. Quotes taken out of context somehow become diminished because the value relates to the whole and written text usually gives a context by which the words find meaning. The quote above has a certain expectation to

Notes from my journal Time was that a man who worked diligently to master his skills in a chosen craft applied to be accepted by the Guild as an approved workman skilled in his field. Those examining him were fellow craftsman in the Guild. The applicant would be time-served, both

Another thought. When I was a boy, an apprentice, I had about 8 craftsmen that oversaw my work. There was an older apprentice or two too, but they were more at the tail end of their time. Anyway, 8 craftsmen can deploy and train an apprentice easily without affecting their

Mesquite grows throughout vast tracts of Texas rangeland. I've worked its substance for two decades to date and no other wood I ever used has more stability than mesquite. Living in South Texas in 1987 I picked up my first chunk of mesquite. It looked like mahogany, but